Quality Inspector

Howmet AerospaceColumbia, CT
Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will perform all the required inspections on product to assure compliance to Howmet’s Quality System, Specifications and Customer requirements for Industrial and Military/Aerospace products.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years inspection in a manufacturing environment, aerospace experience is a plus.
  • Proficient using hand measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparator etc.)
  • Proficient in applying the principles of GD&T for blueprint / model interpretation and acceptance activities.
  • Ability to read engineering and manufacturing drawings
  • Experience with Quality Management System principles ISO 9001: 2008, AS 9100D etc.
  • This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Nice To Haves

  • aerospace experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Following general inspection guidelines to conduct critical non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies and materials.
  • Inspecting in-process production by confirming product meets applicable drawings and specifications.
  • Inspecting finished products by confirming product meets drawings and specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; documenting and communicating required corrections and ensuring defective product is not delivered to the customer.
  • Conducting visual and measurement tests.
  • Maintaining inspection records and documentation in accordance with government, customer, and company standards.
  • Inspecting incoming materials by confirming product meets drawings and specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; documenting and communicating rejections of unacceptable items.
  • Documenting and communicating required corrections.
  • Assisting Quality Assurance during internal audits and customer audits as needed.
  • Ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Maintaining a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.
  • Responsible for conducting First Article, In-Process, Final inspections and accurate report generating utilizing AS9102 FAIR format.
  • Generate and maintain nonconformance reports and records.
  • Participate in Corrective Action processes, including containment plans, root cause analysis, corrective countermeasures, and providing objective evidence for verification / closure.
  • Accurately document the results of inspections and issue Certificates of Conformance.
  • Maintain and archive controlled document files and records in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Participate in internal and external audit activities as needed.
  • Provide feedback on the quality aspects of parts and assemblies to QA and Production.
  • Ability to interact with Production for communicating inspection results.
  • Ability to work well with others and maintain a professional environment.
  • Review contracts, purchase orders, drawings, travelers, shop instructions and other planning for quality requirements.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
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